With the onset of Spring and in the wee hours of Friday, March 20, 2015, our Triumphant-Matriarch also known as Mama, Grumma, Aggie, Judy, or Judy-Lynn… slyly made her transition into spirit bringing closure to a courageous but brutal encounter with this villain we call "cancer". In keeping with her usual strong-willed nature, it wasn't until her entire brigade unintentionally and simultaneously nodded-off, that she covertly tip-toed off this Earth and accepted a promotion from God with full benefits and the ability to monitor her troops more closely from afar.

Judith Lynn Farish Woodson, born on the 22nd day of December in 1946, lived her entire life passionately caring for others. Most notably she lived her life caring for patients as a loving, sought-after Registered Nurse.

Judy graduated Albemarle High School in 1965, pursued her education in Clifton Forge, Virginia, and returned home to start her family prior to completing her degree.

After raising three children she returned to school, earned her degree and began to work as a R.N. at various facilities in the Charlottesville area and across the United States. Judy retired from Martha Jefferson Hospital in 2005 and accepted a part time job at the Fluvanna Women's Correctional Center where she worked for several years and earned the title "Nurse-Woodson". I

n 2013-2014 she returned to the traveling-circuit, accepting short-term assignments from North Carolina to Texas. Judy finally resigned from travelling and made herself available as needed to JABA and the FWCC in mid-2014. Even with the onset of severe undiagnosed back-pain, she worked 12-hour night-shifts until she received notice of her fate on December 22, 2014. It was at that very moment that her entire family assumed the role of care-giver and began working under the direct supervision of "Nurse Woodson". Judy was in charge of her own care, with input from Hospice, until the very end.

Judy's parents, Junius McGuire Farish and Bettie Lou Farish paved the way for her on this journey. To honor her purity and carryout her wishes, she leaves her eldest son, Donald L. Woodson, Jr. of Gordonsville with his fiancé, Mary Moreau; her youngest son, Michael E. Woodson of Midlothian with his dear companion, Jennifer Cencich; and her only daughter, Tonia W. Newton of Charlottesville with her soulmate, David Robey. In addition to her children and equally as cherished, Judy leaves behind her beautiful niece, Julie P. Morris with whom she shares a sacred bond along with her husband, R. Colter Morris of Afton. Judy also raised and loved without exception, her four-legged companion, Isis. Judy was forced to part ways with Isis as she became overly protective throughout her illness. Isis' dedication to her Mama demonstrated the inseparable bond between a canine and her master.Judy nurtured every family member, young and old as if they were her own children.

Other loved-ones who are directly affected by her absence and hold a special place in her heart are her sisters, Betty June Howell of Roanoke and Dee Grace Farish of Waynesboro; her brother, Danny James Farish of Stanardsville; her nieces, Suzanne Morris of Columbia and Ashley Kubba of Colorado and her great-nephew, Ryan Morris of Waynesboro. Last but certainly not least as they sit high on a pedestal in Judy's world, are her extremely close and dedicated grandchildren, Shawnesty F. Geike, Elaine Brooke Newton, Luke Aaron Newton, Jacob Tucker Woodson, Sydney Marie Woodson, Robert Cole Morris, and Madelyn Shaw Morris as well as Freddie and Kiersten Moreau whom she has come to love in recent years. Judy also had two great grandchildren, whom she hopes will be indirectly touched by her purity as they grow.

It cannot go without mention that Judy spent recent months with a group of classmates and her best friend of 57 years, planning their upcoming 50th High School Reunion. Linda Crawford Shepherd quietly merged into the lives of Judy's children and grandchildren over the last few weeks and will forever be valued, not only as Grumma's BFF but our family's saving grace. May God forever bless she and her husband, Ken.

Finally, and as she quickly takes control of our inner conscience and more effectively influences our every choice moving forward, we are dedicated to honoring Mama's wishes and making her proud. We will begin our journey in doing so by hosting a celebration of her life instead of mourning her death. Her family requests that you please join them for dinner and a memorial service at 6 p.m. in the evening on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at First Christian Church located at 3285 Keswick Rd., Keswick, VA 22947.

In lieu of flowers, you are strongly encouraged to make a donation on Judy's behalf to the Hospice of the Piedmont www.hopva.org - 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy #300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

The following is an earlier posting from Judy's daughter that David Wyant sent for the site.  Note the celebration of Judy's life will be Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 6 PM at the First Christian Church, Keswick, VA.

Below is a posting put up by Judy's daughter, Tonia Woodson Newton. As I noted earlier I have not seen an obituary. Thanks, David Wyant Three months ago today, our Mama turned 68 years old. On that very day, she received her terminal diagnosis with a 3-month prognosis. Because she looked perfectly normal and continued to defy all odds, I repeatedly postponed the inevitable. Every time Mama reminded me that we had business to take care of, I would say, "Mama! Ok! I'll get to it as soon as I can, it's not like you're gonna die tomorrow!" She would just shake her head at me. Well, once again... Mama was rig...ht. Her condition literally changed in an instant while watching the UVA game with her bff, Linda Shepherd on March 12th, after which she wasn't able to attend her High School Reunion Committee meeting and no longer able to nag me about tending to business. It is because of my own denial that her plans were incomplete. Please help spread the word that we anticipate a celebration of her life this Thursday, March 26th at 6pm. Dinner will be provided. If anyone wants to send a dish or help with set-up/clean-up, please send me a private message and I will forward it to the coordinator. The only information I'm lacking is confirmation that the church is available on that date & time. Regardless, I do not expect the date and time to change. A more formal public notice, including the location, is forthcoming. We are counting our blessings as our friends continue to come through with unbelievable support and reminders of how extraordinary our Mama really is. Love to all. Tonia